Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
lanicuspis
ID:
1295993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell. ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 5: 195 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295331





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Description

Sclerolaena lanicuspis (also called Lanicuspid Sclerolaena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and has yellow flowers with four petals. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerolaena lanicuspis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used to stabilize slopes and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Sclerolaena lanicuspis is yellow and small, about 2mm in diameter. The seed is small, about 1mm in diameter, and is black in colour. The seedlings are small and oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerolaena lanicuspis is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, Sclerolaena lanicuspis requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Sclerolaena lanicuspis

Sclerolaena lanicuspis is found in the arid regions of Australia, including the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.

Sclerolaena lanicuspis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerolaena lanicuspis?

Sclerolaena lanicuspis

What is the family of Sclerolaena lanicuspis?

Chenopodiaceae

What is the common name of Sclerolaena lanicuspis?

Woolly-toothed Sclerolaena

Species in the Sclerolaena genus

Sclerolaena ramsayae, Sclerolaena drummondii, Sclerolaena eurotioides, Sclerolaena walkeri, Sclerolaena fimbriolata, Sclerolaena symoniana, Sclerolaena calcarata, Sclerolaena fusiformis, Sclerolaena anisacanthoides, Sclerolaena recurvicuspis, Sclerolaena microcarpa, Sclerolaena tetragona, Sclerolaena hostilis, Sclerolaena tetracuspis, Sclerolaena brevifolia, Sclerolaena patenticuspis, Sclerolaena obliquicuspis, Sclerolaena limbata, Sclerolaena uniflora, Sclerolaena diacantha, Sclerolaena holtiana, Sclerolaena burbidgeae, Sclerolaena crenata, Sclerolaena constricta, Sclerolaena parallelicuspis, Sclerolaena eriacantha, Sclerolaena tatei, Sclerolaena medicaginoides, Sclerolaena blakei, Sclerolaena divaricata, Sclerolaena cuneata, Sclerolaena glabra, Sclerolaena articulata, Sclerolaena intricata, Sclerolaena tubata, Sclerolaena tricuspis, Sclerolaena muricata, Sclerolaena deserticola, Sclerolaena birchii, Sclerolaena costata, Sclerolaena convexula, Sclerolaena ramulosa, Sclerolaena johnsonii, Sclerolaena cornishiana, Sclerolaena muelleri, Sclerolaena longicuspis, Sclerolaena tridens, Sclerolaena alata, Sclerolaena parviflora, Sclerolaena napiformis,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7202208: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.